October is IC Awareness Month and thanks to the Interstitial Cystitis Network, you can go to their awareness website, IC Awareness Month, and help raise awareness during October and all year around! There are some great … [Read more...] about October Is Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Month
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Video: Back to School Strategies for Students with Interstitial Cystitis
I know that school has already started for everyone, but here is a great video to watch for some strategies on dealing with Interstitial Cystitis for children in school. This video shares with parents what information they … [Read more...] about Video: Back to School Strategies for Students with Interstitial Cystitis
Videos: Treating Interstitial Cystitis with Acupuncture
Here are a couple of good videos I found through the Interstitial Cystitis Association on using acupuncture as a treatment method for IC. The second video is a demonstration of acupuncture on an IC patient. Treating … [Read more...] about Videos: Treating Interstitial Cystitis with Acupuncture
The Voices of IC Free Webcast: August 10th
The Voices of IC will be hosting a free webcast on Tuesday, August 10th at 8 p.m. E.T. Here is the information for the webcast, as provided by the IC Association: Gain Insights from Patients, Healthcare Professionals and … [Read more...] about The Voices of IC Free Webcast: August 10th
Interstitial Cystitis & Abuse Not Connected
Thanks to the ICA for this great new information in relation to abuse and IC. I know that over the years there has been a lot of back and forth about whether or not IC and abuse are related. Hopefully this new information … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis & Abuse Not Connected
Advice from ICA for Young Patients with Interstitial Cystitis
The “Campaign to End Chronic Pain in Women” Launched on Capitol Hill
Thanks to the CFIDS Association for emailing the following press release and information on the Campaign to End Chronic Pain In Women. The following press release about the launch of the Campaign to end Chronic Pain in Women … [Read more...] about The “Campaign to End Chronic Pain in Women” Launched on Capitol Hill
New Formulation For Oxycontin Approved By FDA
The FDA has approved a new forumlation for controlled-released Oxycontin, a powerful pain medication that is typically prescribed severe, chronic pain. The goal of this new Oxycontin formula is to help discourage abuse and … [Read more...] about New Formulation For Oxycontin Approved By FDA
IC Healthcare Team Event: Finding Better Relief
I received the following email from the IC Association and I wanted to pass the information along for this event. If you can't attend in person, you can sign up for the webcast. WHAT: In-person Event in Nashville: An … [Read more...] about IC Healthcare Team Event: Finding Better Relief
The IC Network Introduces “The Bladder Academy”
The IC Network is starting a series of classes and workshops called "The Bladder Academy". The purpose of these classes and workshops is to help IC patients learn more about the disease, treatment options, self-help … [Read more...] about The IC Network Introduces “The Bladder Academy”